Dale manager Keith Hill commented: “He’s a goal scorer, he’s a provider, he’s got plenty of pace and power, he can play in a number of positions, and he fits into the balance of the type of squad that we want. We’ve had a really good look at him and to offer him a contract was the easiest thing I could do.

“I’m not afraid to take him into League One at all – he’ll be a pleasant surprise. Jack’s not a household name at the moment, but he will be, don’t worry about that.”